Shakespeare’s “Othello”‚ the character Iago manipulates many of the other characters by appearing a certain way then hiding the truth of what he really thinks about the characters. The characters‚ such as Othello‚ believe that Iago‚ his (ensign???) is very honest and will never tell a lie‚ they even refer to him as “honest Iago” (add the act and the scene to this) because they have great faith in his character. Little does shakespeare’s characters know‚ but Iago has no honor and is playing them while
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lead them to do unspeakable actions‚ ones that they would never do under any other circumstances. Envy and jealousy have always been around‚ as most all people are not completely satisfied; they want something more. In Othello‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Iago is seen frustrated is seen to be frustrated to see a General by the name of Othello give the lieutenant position to a great scholar‚ Cassio. He believes that he is the more qualified man as he has proved himself in battle‚ where all of Cassio’s credentials
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Othello states‚ “Are you not a strumpet?” “What‚ not a whore? (Shakespeare‚ 1077)” Just from the change in setting Desdemona’s lifestyle went from happily newlywed to wrongfully abused wife. Iago is portrayed as the antagonist in Othello; even though‚ throughout the play Iago is commonly referred to as ‘honest Iago’.
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Shakespeare uses many literary devices throughout his play to develop this theme. Iago is known for being honest and loyal towards Othello‚ and the remaining characters of the play. However‚ he is not what he portrays himself to be. During scenes‚ he reveals his schemes to the reader. Dramatic irony and asides are effectively used to develop the theme of appearance versus reality. Dramatic irony is used when Othello believes Iago is honest and also when Desdemona is accused of being unfaithful towards her
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Cassio. It shows how misinterpretation can lead to extremes | | Iago to Othello | O! beware‚ my lord‚ of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on | This quote shows that Othello is growing jealous. It also shows betrayal as Iago acts as if he even cares | Revenge | Brabantio to Roderigo | My spirits and my place have in their power To make this bitter to thee. | Brabantio wants revenge on Roderigo in his anger | | Othello about Cassio | One is too poor‚ too
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manipulation shown by Othello and Iago due to their submission to love of women and power. Sexism is first shown through the mention of female character Desdemona‚ in which she comes in at line 170‚ Act 1 Scene 3. She is introduced into the play earlier by Brabantio as his property which is blatant objectification from the start of the female interaction in the play and
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between the main characters: Othello‚ Iago and Desdemona‚ among others like Roderigo‚ Cassio‚ Brabantio‚ Emilia and Bianca. Firstly‚ one way that Shakespeare presents conflict is making Othello a black person in a European‚ colour-prejudiced society. This makes room for remarks of racism and discrimination from the other characters that dislike him (Iago‚ Roderigo and Brabantio). One example of this is Othello repeatedly being referred to as the “Moor” and Iago calling him the “Black Ram” in Act 1:
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Shakespeare’s novel‚ Othello‚ the main antagonist‚ Iago‚ frequently express that his reputation is important to him. However‚ he represents just some of the many characters who care a great deed about their reputation. Other characters like Desdemona and Othello also demonstrate a high regard for their reputations. Nevertheless‚ it is due to the importance of reputation in the novel that Iago‚ who has an honest reputation‚ is able to manipulate others‚ cause the destruction of others reputation
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In the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare Iago plays the master manipulator and manages to deceive many of the other characters especially Othello and Cassio. It can be said that his motives are based solely on his insecurities due to the fact his goal in the play was to ruin Othello’s life. He does this by using psychological manipulation on Othello’s thoughts and makes him believe that Cassio and Desdemona are fond of each other. Which basically means that he targets anyone that brings out his
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things were seen and one of the most intricate things was Iago’s manipulation. Iago was able to manipulate others by misusing their unadulterated trust in him as an honest‚ caring man. Iago picks fools who would suffer him not only gladly‚ but unknowingly because it serves his purpose easily. He doesn’t have to work hard to gain their trust and his lies are more like hidden truths that his victims want to hear. Iago is excellent at telling others what they want to hear and in this way he can go
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